Seperating due to pregnancy

I have not been happy in the military for about 2 years now. I hurt my back about 2 years ago (very physically demanding job) after I told my shop I was in alot of pain they pretty much treated me like @#$%. I am the only girl on this base that has my AFSC. I was constantly told I was faking my injuries. Threatened with an Article for malingering and am no longer apart of the family that I once dedicated blood, sweat and an injury that will affect me for the rest of my lfe. I have been thrown into a desk job, which hurts my back even more. I just had back surgery and found out the day after surgery I was pregnant. Very exciting but very shocking. So I have decided to get out due to pregnancy. I just am not happy, and feel like I've dedicated so much into something and have been treated so horrible. Anyways, I just wanted to get that out of the way so nobody thought I was one of those girls that got pregnant to get out before I asked my questions.

First, I've been trying to find out how long my tricare will last after my last day of AD. Second, if any prior service mothers found it hard to transition from AD to civilian life. Also I'm single and wanted to know if anyone can relate, and how they coped with all of the change. Also as far as getting a job and insurance.

I just have SOOOO many questions, and I know that I'm doing the right thing even though it will be harder in the civilian world. But I have so much support from a wonderful family and I just want to be happy again. Thanks and sorry this is so long.

I have not been happy in the military for about 2 years now. I hurt my back about 2 years ago (very physically demanding job) after I told my shop I was in alot of pain they pretty much treated me like @#$%. I am the only girl on this base that has my AFSC. I was constantly told I was faking my injuries. Threatened with an Article for malingering and am no longer apart of the family that I once dedicated blood, sweat and an injury that will affect me for the rest of my lfe. I have been thrown into a desk job, which hurts my back even more. I just had back surgery and found out the day after surgery I was pregnant. Very exciting but very shocking. So I have decided to get out due to pregnancy. I just am not happy, and feel like I've dedicated so much into something and have been treated so horrible. Anyways, I just wanted to get that out of the way so nobody thought I was one of those girls that got pregnant to get out before I asked my questions.

First, I've been trying to find out how long my tricare will last after my last day of AD. Second, if any prior service mothers found it hard to transition from AD to civilian life. Also I'm single and wanted to know if anyone can relate, and how they coped with all of the change. Also as far as getting a job and insurance.

I just have SOOOO many questions, and I know that I'm doing the right thing even though it will be harder in the civilian world. But I have so much support from a wonderful family and I just want to be happy again. Thanks and sorry this is so long.

Contact tricare and see how long you can stay covered. If you were stoplossed, they normally give you 6 months of coverage depending on the type of separation. They do have the continuing health care program, which is spendy, but cheaper than private insurance. Most civilian jobs that provide insurance will start coverage anywhere from 90 days to 6 months after starting the job.

Contact tricare and see how long you can stay covered. If you were stoplossed, they normally give you 6 months of coverage depending on the type of separation. They do have the continuing health care program, which is spendy, but cheaper than private insurance. Most civilian jobs that provide insurance will start coverage anywhere from 90 days to 6 months after starting the job.

I'm civilian (husband is AD) but I had private insurance through my job before we were married. When looking into private insurance, be sure to pay attention to what they consider "pre-existing conditions." Some consider pregnancy to be pre-existing and as a result, may not cover anything to do with it. Good luck :)

I'm civilian (husband is AD) but I had private insurance through my job before we were married. When looking into private insurance, be sure to pay attention to what they consider "pre-existing conditions." Some consider pregnancy to be pre-existing and as a result, may not cover anything to do with it. Good luck :)

Im AD too. You will be covered through your 6 week check up after the birth and i believe the baby is covered for 2 check ups after birth. Check the regs covering separating due to pregnancy. Use the resources available to you when going through the separarion process. Start your resume now and start looking for work. Try usajobs.com. Have you thought of joining the Reserves? Remember you are strong and have a great skill set to offer the civilian market. Dont lose faith and keep your head up for you and thar baby! Good luck. You can do it!!

Im AD too. You will be covered through your 6 week check up after the birth and i believe the baby is covered for 2 check ups after birth. Check the regs covering separating due to pregnancy. Use the resources available to you when going through the separarion process. Start your resume now and start looking for work. Try usajobs.com. Have you thought of joining the Reserves? Remember you are strong and have a great skill set to offer the civilian market. Dont lose faith and keep your head up for you and thar baby! Good luck. You can do it!!

I got out in Feb for pregnancy. I had a hip and back injury and was treated like sh*t as well. You're covered for 6 weeks after baby with tricare. My DH is AD so I didn't have to worry about that. It is quite difficult transitioning but it gets easier being a civilian after awhile.

I got out in Feb for pregnancy. I had a hip and back injury and was treated like sh*t as well. You're covered for 6 weeks after baby with tricare. My DH is AD so I didn't have to worry about that. It is quite difficult transitioning but it gets easier being a civilian after awhile.

This is for you before you separate. I was AD officer, get all of your medical issues ( regardless if how minor they may be) documented in your medical records and file a claim with the VA when you are within 6 months of getting out. If you go through the Disabled Veterans Group they will walk you through the paperwork and submission. The VA us an amazing group that is far too under utilized by female veterans. I hope thus helps and best of luck!

This is for you before you separate. I was AD officer, get all of your medical issues ( regardless if how minor they may be) documented in your medical records and file a claim with the VA when you are within 6 months of getting out. If you go through the Disabled Veterans Group they will walk you through the paperwork and submission. The VA us an amazing group that is far too under utilized by female veterans. I hope thus helps and best of luck!

I'm getting out and you should look into reserves. They have a lot of good options AND it's a nice fall back if u hit a rough patch with working or finding benefits. Just cover all your bases especially with the health insurance...

I'm getting out and you should look into reserves. They have a lot of good options AND it's a nice fall back if u hit a rough patch with working or finding benefits. Just cover all your bases especially with the health insurance...

This actually sounds exactly like what happened to me! but my knee on a jump not my back, I got my initial counseling friday but I have no clue what my next step is, my commander said he's never done a chapter 8 so he's as lost as me! and I want to be out by december 15th.. If you remember what you had to do, and appointments you had to make can you clue me in? thanks!

This actually sounds exactly like what happened to me! but my knee on a jump not my back, I got my initial counseling friday but I have no clue what my next step is, my commander said he's never done a chapter 8 so he's as lost as me! and I want to be out by december 15th.. If you remember what you had to do, and appointments you had to make can you clue me in? thanks!

I'm in the process of getting out for a pre-existing condition when I found out I was pregnant also, I still have 3 yrs left in AD and was told that if you still have a obligation you can serve in the reserves and keep your benefits. Also document all your injuries do you can report them to the VA for disability. My job treats myself and my husband like crap since we've gotten pregnant. It's even worse since we got hit by a drunk driver which damaged my injuries even further. I have a friend who was also single when she got pregnant and got out. She joined the reserves changed her AFSC and collects unemployment while going to school. Good luck!

I'm in the process of getting out for a pre-existing condition when I found out I was pregnant also, I still have 3 yrs left in AD and was told that if you still have a obligation you can serve in the reserves and keep your benefits. Also document all your injuries do you can report them to the VA for disability. My job treats myself and my husband like crap since we've gotten pregnant. It's even worse since we got hit by a drunk driver which damaged my injuries even further. I have a friend who was also single when she got pregnant and got out. She joined the reserves changed her AFSC and collects unemployment while going to school. Good luck!

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